A Dream for Ireland

A Dream for Ireland

I had a dream that the people of Ireland will be inspired to bid for and host The Olympic Games in 2024/28 so that we can celebrate our first century as a Nation and to set a marker and a standard for the next 100 years. The reasoning behind my dream is set out hereunder and I call on all Irish People wherever they may be to support my vision for a New Ireland.

As John Fitzgerald Kennedy said:- The Problems of the World cannot possibly be solved by sceptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities.

We need men who can dream of things that never were.        John F. Kennedy

From 2010 to 2025 we will have many commemorations about various landmarks in Irish History. We will have

·       Home Rule

·       The Easter Rising

·       War of Independence

·       The First Dail

·       Anglo / Irish Treaty

·       Civil War

While it is wonderful and necessary to acknowledge all of these events and perhaps even more, that I have neglected to mention ( and I am not saying that they should not be acknowledged ) they will in reality stir up old sentiments of hatred, nationalism and collectively put our fragile peace agreement in jeopardy. As a Nation I believe we cannot afford to take that risk. We have had enough of bitterness born out of the last 850 years that would last us for hundreds of millennia.

Now is the time to put the past behind us and to set new goals and standards for the Ireland of the future. We need to put aside “Gombeen Politics” and “Gombeen Politicians” and Hierarchical Institutions that no longer serve them not to mind the people of Ireland. It is time for the people to speak, to show leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit, that this country is abundant in but sadly lacking in our political leaders, church and financial institutions.

We have had enough of marching, enough of “gobble-de-gook”, enough of pseudo banter and comedy between political parties playing at a system that is outdated, archaic and no longer serves the common good. It props up un-sustainable politics, playing games with peoples’ lives and livelihoods.

Alot of money, time and effort will be spent over the next 15 years remembering these past events, one after another. The whole country will be caught up in one continuous pageant that will take the focus off our real problems and onto something that I feel could have severe negative consequences for our Nation if not handled properly and diplomatically. What is actually going to be achieved by all of this commemorating? I believe nothing of any value and only an increase in bitterness and division.

Our Country is at a crossroads. It needs a new vision and purpose. Bailing out Zombie Banks and propping up dying or dead institutions is not what Ireland needs. Let’s get together and work together to deliver a New Ireland. I call on all likeminded people to stand up and be counted. To shake off the shackles of the past, to set ourselves worthy goals and a secure future based on thrust, respect and integrity for all. Let “Liberty Equality & Fraternity” be the sole basis of our New Republic

I call upon you to turn the proposed celebrations planned for the next 15 years into one consolidated effort to bring The Olympic Games to Ireland in 2024 so that we can as a Nation show to the whole World that Ireland has come of age and has truly taken its place amongst the Nations of The World. That Ireland has come of Age, moved away from the past and closed the door on its old bitterness’s that has gnawed away at our true potential for generations.There is no going back, no bitterness, no recriminations, only peace and acceptance. What a gift to give to our children and to one another as we celebrate a century as a Nation. No other gift could be more worthy, more rewarding and more fulfilling.

By making our pitch for The Olympics we will collectively be honouring all our past heroes / heroines and statesmen / stateswomen who made this country, this Nation a reality. We will also be honouring all our great athletes and sports men and women from all walks of life who have brought honour and glory to this wonderful Nation of ours. Finally we will be honouring every man, woman and child of this great Nation who have toiled endlessly for its success in whatever profession or trade they have worked in

We can call upon the Irish Diaspora in the USA and across the World to join with us in the attainment of our goal. I call upon our inspirational leaders like Mary Davies ( Special Olympics ); Mary Robinson ( Former President of Ireland ); Mary McAleese ( President of Ireland); Fergus Finley; Ruari Quinn and others to join us in our quest for Olympic glory in 2024 and accomplishing “Our Dream for Ireland”

Regards

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Emerald Quill